Krakow Wisconsin Map
Krakow, Wisconsin — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Krakow, Shawano County.
Interactive Map of Krakow, Wisconsin
| City | Krakow |
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
| County | Shawano |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 44.761662 |
| Longitude | -88.251491 |
| Population | 301 |
| Density | 113.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Krakow, Wisconsin
Krakow is a locality in Shawano County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a small community with a population of 301. The population density is 113.0 people per km². Krakow is located at 44.7617°N, 88.2515°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 54137.
Krakow rests in the gentle embrace of Shawano County, a place where the land unfurls in broad, quiet strokes of green. It lies 20.3 miles north-west of Green Bay, WI (from Green Bay, WI: bearing 326°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north of Pulaski. Here, the fields lie open to a sky that often holds a pale, luminous quality, especially in the late afternoons when the sun begins its slow descent, painting the western horizon with soft hues of apricot and rose. The terrain, a mix of rolling farmland and patches of mature woodland, speaks of a quiet stewardship, where the hand of man has worked with the land rather than against it. Creeks, like silver threads, meander through meadows, their banks often fringed with willow and alder, their waters catching the light and murmuring secrets to the reeds. The story of Krakow is one of diligent hands and enduring spirit, a legacy carried forward from its early settlers who sought a new beginning on this Wisconsin soil. The economy has long been tethered to the bounty of the earth, with dairy farms and agriculture forming the bedrock of its prosperity, their silos standing as quiet sentinels against the horizon. This agricultural heritage is more than just a livelihood; it’s a way of life that shapes the rhythm of Krakow, a steady beat of seasons and harvests. While no grand monuments draw throngs, the enduring character of Krakow lies in its unpretentious beauty, the weathered barns that stand as testaments to generations of work, and the welcoming quiet that settles over the land as dusk deepens.
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About This Krakow Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Krakow, Wisconsin with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Krakow and Shawano County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Krakow is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Krakow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
